Red Wings' Danny DeKeyser had thumb surgery, out until development camp in July

May 8, 2013

Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser / Associated Press

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Detroit Free Press

ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser has undergone surgery and will be out until development camp in July, in all likelihood.

General manager Ken Holland told the Free Press Wednesday that DeKeyser had a plate and screws inserted into his right thumb and "will have to have them in permanently."

DeKeyser broke his thumb last Thursday in Game 2 of the Wings-Ducks series. He'd been a valuable part of their lineup, using his mobility to help get the puck up to the forwards and speeding up the offensive game.

Holland said there's a small chance DeKeyser could play if the Wings should advance to the Stanley Cup Finals, but, "let's get there first,' Holland said.

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